Hennessy Cognac

Hennessy Jas (et Cie) - the world famous Cognac producer Hennessy has a history dating back to 1765 when the company was established by Irishman Richard Hennessy. Initially an eaux-de-vie trading business, Hennessy was going to become the most successful Cognac exporter in the world. Today, part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group, the company remains to be amongst the most innovative Cognac companies around, forcing collaborations with new markets such as the Hip Hop scene in the US. Its estate and headquarters are based in the famous town of Cognac in Charente.

Visit Hennessy: 8, rue Richonne ,16100 Cognac ,+33 (0)5 45 35 72 72 ,Visit the distillery from May until October to get an impression of this unique history.
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Eye: Ocher.
Nose: A powerful and woody blend, with spicy aromas which are complex, but remain rounded. Figs and plums come to mind.
Palate: This rich Cognac brings together oak and leather, with slightly sweet notes of flower and fruit. A well balanced work, with a good sense of...

Eye: The Paradis color is bronze-copper.
Nose: Some notes reveal some slightly peppery and spicy aromas, then fruits and dry roses.
Palate: We discover a delicate rancio, and of full fruits. Finally an explosion of different aromas, with a great balanced length and very rounded...

Nose: Fragrances of lemon and citrus.
Palate: The dominance of the Fins Bois cru is definitely part of the tasting experience. Enjoy notes dry almond, hints of spices, and honey tones.
Eye: A golden, honey-ish hue.

Eye: Dark robe with flashes of red gold Nose: Powerful and spicy. Oak and leather aromas with slightly sweeter hints of flowers and fruit Palate/Finish: Complex yet well rounded. Tastes of pepper and rancio come through on the lengthy finish.

On the nose we discover a rather full combination of aromas, floral, green citrus - followed by sweet vanilla and some nuts, almonds. Now lets discover the palate: A relatively rough start, then it gets more gentle and evolves into a long final with pleasant spices and lemon. Thats a good cognac...

On the nose, the aromas of clove, vanilla and cinnamon are joined by delicate roasted notes resulting from the cognac maturation in oak barrels. The natural balance of strength and smoothness creates a harmonious blend with a strikingly persistent finish that can only be experienced with the...

Well, basically it's the normal VS Very Special Cognac by Hennessy. The packaging is different, the content isn't. This cognac is a young cognac, as VS means that it's aged at least for 2 years, but can be (and often or/and always is) older in average. Remember that cognacs are often blended,...

History of Jas Hennessy & Co

After his death, Richard Hennessy’s son James continued the family business and turned it into a well-functioning Cognac house. It was actually him who created the brand Hennessy in the first place and called the company Jas Hennessy & Co., the name it carries to date. Under his leadership, the company expanded rapidly with a range of products and was passed on to the next generation within the family, until in 1971 Kilian Hennessy created the group Moet Hennessy in a merger with the Champagne producer Moet et Chandon. Later on, in 1987, this group further merged with the luxury clothing brand Louis Vuitton, creating the largest luxury product conglomerate in the world: LVMH. Kilian Hennessy was part of the advisory board of the company until his recent death in 2010 (at the age of 103 years!).

There is another family tradition that goes hand in hand with that of the Hennessy's. Namely the seven generations of Hennessy cellar masters from the Fillioux family. This tradition has allowed for the Cognac house to uphold the most exquisite quality and pass on its expertise from generation to generation. The Fillioux cellar masters have built the most extraordinary reserves of vintage eaux-de-vies in the world. Today, Yann Fillioux is the head cellar master at Hennessy and therefore conitinues to represent this family tradition. He created the timeless blend "Beaute du siecle" for the brand and is Managing Director of the company.

Hennessy has always been at the top of international trade, with an establishment of the first agency in London in 1840, the first deliveries of bottles to Japan in 1868. In 1872 Hennessy reaches China. In 1992, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first shipment of Cognac to Asia, Hennessy chartered a an old-fashioned sailing ship and called it “Spirit of Hennessy”. The aristocratic family of Hennessy is a fascinating story of success. Other family members, who did not get involved in the Cognac business were successful in different fields such as affairs of the state or other commercial enterprises.

Hennessy today

Today, Hennessy is the leader in the Cognac business with international sales of around 50 million bottles a year. The company realizes its biggest percentage of profit through international export.

With the consistent launch of new products like the bottles “Pure White”, “Hennessy Black” (European launch in Sept 2010 in Frankfurt) or “Fine de Cognac”, Hennessy continues to open up new markets. The US Hip Hop scene is perhaps the best example. By making Cognac popular amongst Afro-American musicians, the drink has taken on a younger and more trendy image. Mix drinks such as Hennessy and Red Bull (Crunk Juice) or cocktails like Sin (Cognac and Gin) have introduced a whole new customer range. Rappers like Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, P. Diddy and Kanye West are proclaimed Hennessy fans.

Hennessy Prices

Hennessy prices differ a lot. Let's have a look at a selection of bottle prices (in order): The youngest Cognac VS can be purchased for € 25 ro € 30. Hennessy Pure White should be sold at a price of about € 30 to € 40, and a bottle of Hennessy Fine VSOP Champagne price is about € 50, XO Price of Hennessy is at € 150. Hennessy Richard is at a price of about € 2000 and Hennessy Prestige Ellipse price at a massive € 7600. FInally, the price of luxury flagship Hennessy Beauté du Siècle is € 180 000.

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News, Products, Anecdotes and Labels

An interesting anecdote is that Maurice Hennessy, who was the CEO of the company at the end of the 19th century created the Cognac appellation XO – a blend of very old eaux-de-vies. Today, most of the cognac houses produce an XO bottle, it has become somewhat of a standard product to offer.

The rarest products are Cognac Ellipse, the Cognac Richard and of course the “Beaute du Siecle”, a particular blend of reserves designed by the artist Jean-Marie Othoniel in an edition of 100, which is worth 180.000 Euros on the market today.

In 2009, a limited edition of Hennessy VS was launched in honour of USA’s first colored president Barack Obama. The bottle was designed with gold lettering on a black background and carried the slogan “In Honour of the 44th President”.

One of the Hennessy offshoots, Kilian Hennessy (named after his famous ancestor), today uses his established name to produce perfumes in the luxury market. In late 2008 the charismatic businessman launched his first scent: “Prelude to Love”, which comes bottled in a miniature cognac flacon as a little nod to the family’s history.

In addition to the commercial success of the brand on every continent in the world, Hennessy has received a number of industry awards over the years, like recently at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010: Silver Medal for Hennessy Black Cognac.

With the launch of Hennessy Black in September 2010 in Frankfurt, Hennessy has further targeted the Club scene, commissioning DJs to create individual master tracks.

Visit Hennessy

This museum has been entirely refurbished to give visitors the most exciting tour through the world of cognac. Your visit begins with a boat trip across the river Charente in the town of Cognac, before discovering the different stages of cognac production, from the grape to the distillation to the ageing. The Hennessy museum boasts a large collection of bottles, etiquettes, pictures and a large array of historica material to visualize the impressive history of this cognac house.

Visits take place from Nov 1 to Dec 31, from Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) and from April 1 to Oct 31, 7 days a week (except May 1). Closed from Jan 1 to March 31 (reservations possible from Monday to Friday from 10 to 12 am and from 2 to 4 pm).

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Q&A

42 comments for Hennessy Cognac

Russell2018-06-01

I recently help my friend clean out his parents home,and we came across a bottle of Hennessy cognac from the 1980s, never opened.hust curious to know if it had any value??

Sh. Salman 2018-01-02

I have a bottle of Hennessey VSOP, Louis Philippe special limited edition.
Only 276 of these were ever made. I inherited this from my Great Grand Father
Now the interesting part.
I've drank a peg of this and replaced it with some Glenfiddich 50 year old single Malt.
Now that's a fine blend. I would like to auction it off at Christies.

Ganesh2017-12-26

HI
This weekend I planned to buy Hennessy vsop for my father
Is it ok if drink with mix of water?
Actually I not sure about this can anyone advise me for this

J2017-12-12

I have an unopened bottle of Hennessy VSOP reserve in a green barrel still with serialized sticker over the cork.

Karen2017-11-04

We have a Henessey timeless with weekend at the chateaux included and would like to sell please forward any offers

Ian2017-06-17

Would love to know the value of this 70cl bottle.

Mike2013-10-08

I have a 70cl bottle of Privilege in a wooden mahogany presentation box which is somewhere in the region of 25 years old. I have not seen this particular presentation box anywhere else. The bottle has a notch at the base of it which fits into a wooden dowel in the box. Has anybody else one of these bottles &amp; box ?
Mike

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Darry2013-09-16

Hi everyone have an old bottle of landy the golden year cognac . It has a dog in the decanter and is a limited edition and hand numbered m 30 . It's 375ml and has all original packaging anyone have any info on when its from and if its any good? I know it's gotta be at least from the nineties. Thanks.

Beatriz2013-09-02

I have 1 of the 50 cognac made from the Napoleón's particular cask when he was exiled to the isle of Saint Helena in 1815. It is a rather fun white ceramic 'barrel' of Hennessy Napoleon cognac, bottled in the 1930s. An amazing rarity!
Please contact me if you are interested in this bottle.

l'homme vert2013-07-18

Greetings,
I recently acquired a 70cl. bottle of Hennessy 'Classique' for my collection, blended apparently for the Asian (Japanese) market back in 2000, I have scoured the internet trying to find information regarding this long discontinued blend from the house of Hennessy. The only info available is that it contains eaux de vie of superior quality, don't they all 'lol', I would appreciate any feedback about this aging juice as I'd luv to open it with the view of buying another couple of bottles if it's not that rare and if the price is right again, at present I'm enjoying Hennessy 'Paradis' rare, the heavy glass carafe encased in the mushroom / liver toned folding presentation box, I luv the fact that the cork can be replaced if needed as the chrome stopper case appears to open allowing the fit of a new tip, don't think that'll be necessary as I'm a quarter of the way through the bottle. It is soooo rich &amp; raisiny with dried fruit &amp; deep leather notes on the finish, NO burn what-so-ever with this liquid gold, smooth as silk. Thank's, look forward to learning about the 'Classique' blend.
Cheers ALL !

Don Henny2013-05-26

I think You have a VSOP Fine Champagne? If you can give me a picture so I know for shure? Normally a VSOP FC is worth around a 80 to 120euro.
I have a Facebookpage filled with tons of pictures from my Hennessy collection, there you can check for it.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/don.henny/photos
Grtz Don Henny

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Don Henny2013-05-26

If you have a Hennessy bottle for sale let me know, send me the info. I also have a lot of Hennessy bottles for sale or trade.
grtz Don Henny

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thomas lee2013-05-21

I have 750ml limited edition bottle of Hennessy, celebrating Barack Obama's election. The round label on front states "In honor of the 44th President January 20th 2009" On the back is a similar line and Limited Edition - it is individually numbered. 180,000 made. New and unopened (Hennessy come out w/o box &amp; just bottle in this picture). Essential for your election party, collection or as a gift. Thank you
Please text message if you interesting for this bottel 571-276-0281. Thank

hennry lee2013-04-20

I have 750ml limited edition bottle of Hennessy, celebrating Barack Obama's election. The round label on front states "In honor of the 44th President January 20th 2009" On the back is a similar line and Limited Edition - it is individually numbered. 180,000 made. New and unopened (Hennessy come out w/o box &amp; just bottle in this picture). Essential for your election party, collection or as a gift. Thank you

susilo harianto2013-04-09

im from indonesia has 1 bottle hennessy xo purchase approximately from 1987 and two bottles of hennessy vsop of the same year if you are interested in buying

Markymark2013-04-09

I have a 70cl bottle of Hennessy Paradis how much is it worth and do you know of any buyer

manjinder bhangoo2013-04-09

I HAVE A HENNESSY 3 STAR COGNAC BRANDY IT IS QUITE OLD i want to sale it for good prise

monerl2013-01-17

When anywhere have a bottle - only a bottle - for sale from Hennessy Richard Extra Cognac(the original price € 2.376,--, with the wiskey) please say me this. I love karaffen and I was very enchanted as I see it on the airport. I don't drink a wiskey, but the bottle is a DREAM. Thank you.

samantha 2012-12-26

Hello,
I foudn three bottles of Hennessy, kept in a wine cave, in original red boxes with gold inlay. Original tax stickers on from shleffeline &amp; co. Bras Arme, before the time of VSOP etc. 45 quart size. "ja. hennessy a co cognac"
I think they are from the 70's....Any idea of age and value? I have three total.
I have pictures but cant seem to upload,
samantha

adeknight2012-12-21

Pls is hennessey VS the same as Hennessy vs very speacial

connie Baker2012-11-15

I have a white deer laying down with gold HENNESSY on it. And a standing soldier with a sowrd wearing in black and on the side there is a ring where u can put a bottle of hennessy. That i would like to sell in very good price and they are in very good condition. If anybody is intersted pls contact me.

Rich2012-10-16

It seems to be harder and harder to find Hennessy Privelge and VS in several places. I heard one retailer say that it's because Henn is raising prices to retailers because they are getting more from Asian markets for their product. Have you seen any stories to confirm this? I live in between NJ and Florida and I find it easier in FL, than NJ but can't understand why it's hard at all at anytime unless something has happened to change the markets.

Vince2012-10-15

will you be interested in selling the timeless only? I already have the Richard and the Paradis Extra. I'm in Los Angeles, CA. Where in the US are you? I'm willing to pick up in person. If you can please send some pictures of the drink. TY

Charles2012-10-01

Hello I have a three pieces collection of Hennessy bottles, the Timeless, the Richard and the Paradis Extra. all three signed by Edward Hennessy when he toured the U.S. to promote the launch of Timeless. which there were only 2000 made but I have yet to see one signed let alone a set. I might be interested in selling, if the price is right. I can ship anywhere. Serious collectors only. These will only go higher in value as time passes. I can send pictures feel free to call me or leave message thanks charles 617-775-6222 I am in the U.S.

Maria2012-09-04

I tried to get the Ellipse for my father´s Birthday and it has been hard ...finally I got it! by Mokaon - they really have all exclusive brands

Don Henny2012-08-16

Marquise de Pompadour (fruits au cognac) 15° 5cl. about 30euro
Also released in a big bottle content marks 560g. Fruit weight 340gr.about 50-60euro
I have a Facebookpage filled with tons of pictures from my Hennessy collection, there you can check out pictures as I have these both.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/don.henny/photos
Grtz Don Henny

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cathie2012-08-11

i have a bottle of Hennessy Marquise Pompadore Pruneaux au cognac. given to my parents in 1953 and was 30 years old already. Looking to see if its worth anything?? appreciate reply. cath

Johnathan Conerly2012-07-27

im a real hennessy fan and i added this paint job to my car with hennessy black on it,and i wonder how far can my advertisement go can somebody please let me no and i can send pictures and videos thank you

Eroll2012-07-10

Dear Sir,
i have preserve a bottle a Hennessy for more then 20 Years and it is a kept in wooden box with no light. Hennessy Fine Champagne Cognac 0.78lt. what do it cost today?

I know where a pile of old Hennesy cognac is on the bottom of the ocean. may have been thrown overboard or in a container that went overboard. Someday i would like to launch a salvage operation. Interseted? LK

Yeozer2012-05-20

Mixing RedBull with various spirits is rather common these days. I have also seen people mixing Henny XO with 7 UP. People mix anything with everything, as the saying goes "whatever floats your boat". However it is indeed sad to see or hear about quality cognac being mixed instead of savoured neat.

Owen2012-05-09

I have a 1765 Hennessy cognac and i don't know weather to drink it or to sell it.

Don Henny2012-04-28

Hennessy: Le Peu, Izambard &amp; Camp Romain value 80euro

Tak2012-04-13

Hello Don, I have a botle of Hennessy Le Peu single distillery cognac in a tall tube box. 40 vol/70dl. Any idea on value? Many thanks.

happy drinker2012-03-28

I like hennessy straight if it is Privilege or XO, but with VSOP i drink it with cranberry as either a chaser or a mixed drink. I have had friends drink it with apple juice and also pineapple juice.
its a Bay Area thing-drink heen, smoke trees

stanj2012-03-24

I agree, Cognac is supposed to be sipped straight maybe on the rocks, but to each its own.

paul2012-03-15

encouraging people to mix quality spirits with red bull?
people who mix red bull and alcohol are the dregs of the drinking classes.
what an embarrassing statement to make on a site like this.

I have not tried many cognac's but I picked up a bottle of Hennessy black today and mixed it with some red bull energy drink and the flavors worked with each other very well I don't know if this is already a existing drink but I erge people to try it. Very good

victor salazar2012-02-22

i have a bottle of hennessy from sometime during which the irs was putting tax labels on the bottles. on the bottom of the bottle in the glass it states: bottle made in france 1 38. the bottle label has the bras arme name and logo on it. i was just trying to find out any kind of information on it, as i have not been able to find anything on my own. if you need more info just let me know.

Jason2011-12-27

where Can I buy Jas Hennessy cognac in United states ? I need a number of quantity Hennessy cognac.. Can somebody let me know where can I buy in United States?

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